Foodie

Sunday, October 26, 2008

The aristocrats of the bean family. Haricots verts aka French beans can be cooked whole if they are small, just snip the ends. I like to deep fry them in oil as this way, or the chinese restaurant's way of cooking vegetables, keep the sweetness within and the color remains green, unlike beans that have been steamed or blanched in water, they turn yellowish green which is very unappetizing.Ingredients: